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PORK SOUVLAKI

Pork souvlaki is simple to make by letting chunks of tender pork marinate in flavors for hours before skewering and grilling to perfection.  Olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, herbs, and spices swim deeply into the pork during the marinating process.  If you have a grill, this is the recipe to use it for! If you don’t have a grill, you can still enjoy this recipe using a skillet.

I love the versatility of this souvlaki recipe because you can serve these skewers in so many ways.  As a sandwich, on a salad, part of a pita platter, or served along a rice pilaf are a few options.  If you are a fan of gyros, you will likely love this pork souvlaki in a pita sandwich!  Grab yourself a bag of pita bread along with your favorite gyro toppings and make a fun spread.  Pita bread is available at most grocery stores now and are even offered in traditional, whole wheat, and sometimes other varieties.  Traditionally, Greeks use the pocket-less, traditional white version.

For the toppings, you can’t go wrong with some thinly sliced white onions, juicy tomato slices, and a hefty dollop of tzatziki sauce.  The tzatziki sauce is so delicious and addicting, and it is so easy to make your own!  I have my own tzatziki recipe as well, so try making it yourself and discover how simple it is.

Enjoy!

Pork souvlaki served as a pita platter and lettuce wrap platter

Pork Souvlaki

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1” cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbl fresh thyme chopped
  • 3 tbl extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbl red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 wooden skewers
  • Pita bread or leaf lettuce for serving optional
  • Tzatziki sauce for serving optional
  • Tomatoes sliced thin, for serving (optional)
  • Onions sliced thin, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season the pork cubes with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  • Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic into a gallon-sized Ziploc. Add in the seasoned pork and massage well to evenly coat all of the pieces. Close up tightly and store in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water (fully submerged) for 30 minutes prior to skewering the meat.
  • Add the meat onto the skewers and discard the marinade
  • Cook skewers evenly on all sides by rotating every few minutes until fully cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
  • Serve as a pita sandwich, lettuce wrap, salad, or platter.
Keyword Pork Souvlaki